Niabi Zoo Conservation Educator - MRA Recruiting Services
Coal Valley, IL
About the Job
Let's put your passion for wildlife to work while making a daily impact in your community and the world! Looking for a place to grow and develop your appreciation for animals, the natural world, and conservation? Niabi Zoo has many opportunities for you!
This position connects guests to animals and nature by providing conservation-driven educational programs, enriching guest experiences, and contributing to conservation science. Educators present programs for all ages, engage guests during interactive animal/habitat interpretation, provide mentorship for volunteers, help plan educational events, as well as research and write educational material.
Educators operate in a fast-paced work environment and must be able to adapt to changing needs while receiving individual/ongoing assignments from the Curator of Conservation & Education, who defines standard operating procedures, objectives, tasks, priorities, deadlines, and assists with unusual situations that do not have a clear precedent.
This seasonal position is part-time and requires 21-35 hours of work per week.
Niabi Zoo is open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm April 15-October 27
Educators operate in a fast-paced work environment and must be able to adapt to changing needs while receiving individual/ongoing assignments from the Curator of Conservation & Education, who defines standard operating procedures, objectives, tasks, priorities, deadlines, and assists with unusual situations that do not have a clear precedent.
This seasonal position is part-time and requires 21-35 hours of work per week.
Niabi Zoo is open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm April 15-October 27
Exciting perks that you will get to enjoy while employed!!
Free admission and parking
20% off Gift Shop and Concessions
20% Educational programs
Free ride and experience tickets
Free attendance to Lunch and Learns and more!
Duties
- Attend all required training (interpretation skills, conservation, zoo history, animal areas, online coursework) and be proficient in communicating learned material and utilizing interpretive techniques.
- Research and write educational materials such as interpretation worksheets, animal fact sheets, display information, web content, and materials for educators (lesson plans, presentation content, etc.).
- Actively serve as an animal/habitat interpreter, oversee volunteer Naturalists, Interns and mentor Junior Zoo Keepers.
- Present on-site educational programming including Zoo Camp, workshops, classes, and table chats with biological artifacts.
- Lead on-site educational tours for school field trips and guest tours.
- Assist with Zoo2U outreach programs presenting curriculum and biological artifacts.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of animal event days and special events plus host activity tables at events.
- Operate conservation education office (after training), answer the phone, reply to email/text and follow up on messages.
- Maintains a professional appearance in properly designated uniform during regular zoo hours.
- Maintains professional behavior and positive attitude toward guests, co-workers, volunteers, interns, and at all times when in uniform.
- Represents the Zoo and the Conservation Education Department in a professional manner and promotes its interests both internally and externally. a. Represents the Zoo’s position and interests in conservation, animal care, welfare and other issues in a professional, well-informed, positive, and responsive manner. b. Keeps abreast of trends, information, and emerging issues related to areas of responsibility.
- Must have obtained or be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in fields related to biological/environmental/life sciences, education, performing arts, etc.
- One year of experience involving formal or informal education
- Experience with public speaking, interacting with the public, and excellent communication and writing skills required.
- Must have an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
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